Article by Joe Mag Raollaigh, RTÉ A new report into the handling of ash dieback disease by the State has called for the disease to be treated as a national emergency, with a taskforce to be set up to clear infected trees and re-establish plantations. The report, commissioned by Minister of State for Forestry Pippa Hackett,…

Article by Conor Kane, RTÉ Forestry growers whose plantations have been hit by ash dieback disease in recent years have called for more Government support to help them clear their land and re-plant. Ash dieback is a fungal infection first witnessed in Eastern Europe over 20 years ago and detected in Ireland in 2012. It…

Chairman’s Update – January 2024  Dear Members of LTWO,  As we reflect on the past year, it is with pride and determination that I share with you the remarkable journey of LTWO in 2023. Our collective efforts and unwavering commitment to Irish forestry have led to significant achievements and impactful initiatives that have helped shape…

Andrew Doyle TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry, launched a pilot Knowledge Transfer Group scheme for forestry at the AGM of Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners Ltd., in Hollyford, Co. Tipperary. Introducing the new pilot scheme, Minister of State Doyle commented “Management of your…